IMG Rugby
SAWSA 18 – 8 CARBS B
SAWSA climbed to third in the table following a narrow victory against CARBS B.
With ten minutes left, the match was evenly poised as CARBS held a marginal 8-6 advantage.
But despite the best efforts of the CARBS side, SAWSA sealed the points after scoring two crucial tries in the closing stages.
Nonetheless, it was CARBS B who made the perfect start early in the first half. After successfully coverting a penalty goal and a try, they were initially in the ascendancy.
The CARBS no. 8 played a huge part in setting up the try as he attempted countless, outrageous dummies to get within inches of the line.
And this tactic soon worked in CARBS’ favour. A supporting man eventually picked up the ball and appeared to fumble it over the line but the try was still awarded.
SAWSA responded well and soon had a try ruled out for double movement. However, they reduced the deficit to 8-3 just before half-time after scoring an easy penalty.
From the start of the second half SAWSA bgean to impose themselves on the game and dominate possession. But excellent CARBS defending and some handling errors restricted SAWSA to one penalty in the first half hour, leaving the score at 8-6 with ten minutes remaining.
But SAWSA finally made their territorial advantage count late on. SAWSA centre, Anthony Cusack, made the score 11-6 when he dived between the posts.
This breakthrough was made possible thanks to a perfectly executed backs move.
And in the final minutes of the game, SAWSA scrum-half Pete Minge broke from a lineout, only to be dragged down a yard short.
But quick recycling allowed Gareth Roach to expose the acres of space left by a disheartened CARBS to touch down in the corner for the winning try.
While SAWSA moved up the table, CARBS B are still looking for their first win in this year’s competition.
